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History Zerama Remote
circa 1999 full text coming soon
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What are the prerequisites for
Zerama Server and Zerama Remote?
requirements
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Zerama Remote and
Zerama ToGo were built with Microsoft’s latest technologies, .NET framework
1.1 and .NET compact framework 1.0 SP2 , Windows Media Encoder 9 and Window Media
Player 9 Series. Hopefully you already have all of these downloaded, if
not, the links are provided below.
.NET Framework 1.1 from
Microsoft Windows Update or
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable
.NET compact framework from
.NET Compact Framework 1.0 SP2 Redistributable
Windows Media Player 9 Series from
Windows Media Player 9 Series Download
Windows Media Encoder 9 Series from Windows Media Encoder 9 Series Download (
only need for Zerama ToGo)
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.NET framework 1.1
To check if you have installed it already
You can check to see if you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installed by
clicking Start on your Windows desktop, selecting Control Panel,
and then double-clicking the Add or Remove Programs icon. When that
window appears, scroll through the list of applications. If you see Microsoft
.NET Framework 1.1 listed, the latest version is already installed and you
do not need to install it again.
Download the .NET Framework 1.1 from
Microsoft Windows Update or
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable
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.NET compact framework
It’s footprint on your Pocket PC is about 2 megs. The 3 meg download contains
CAB files for all Pocket PC distributions.
Download the .NET compact framework from
.NET Compact Framework 1.0 SP2 Redistributable
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Window Media Player 9 Series 
This has to be the best Window Media Player to
date. Installation is smooth and the new look and feel on Windows XP is
excellent including ID3v1 and ID3v2 implementations.
Download the Windows Media Player 9, 10 or 11 Series from
Windows Media Player 9 Series Download
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Window
Media Encoder 9 Series
Windows Media Encoder 9 Series is a powerful tool for content producers
who want to take advantage of the many innovations in Windows Media 9
Series including high-quality multichannel sound, high-definition video
quality, new support for mixed-mode voice and music content, and more.
Download the Windows Media Encoder 9 Series from
Windows Media Encoder 9 Series Download
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How do I create the
library?
Creating the library can be done
from a number of different places:
1) From the remote control, Create DB on the
connection screen.
2) From the
Zerama Server - Main window push the Sync Library toolbar
button.
3) From the Menu option
Configure > Options >
Sync Library > then press the
Create Now button.
Please note, the results for
all three cases are exactly the same.
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How do I add an entire
Album/CD to the active
playlist?
How do I add everything by a
particular artist to the active playlist?
To add an the entire album/cd to
the active playlist, select the album and then press the
green button ADD TO
PLAYLIST that is on the left hand side
of the Library screen of the Zerama Remote. Similarly,
if you want to add everything for a particular artist,
select the artist name and then press ADD TO PLAYLIST.
For more information about
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How do I connect the Zerama Remote
to the Zerama
Server?
The first time you connect the
Zerama Remote to the Zerama Server you need to supply
the ServerIP and Port on the connection screen of the
Zerama Remote. To get the server information, start the
server application. the ServerIP:Port is found at
the bottom left status bar of the Zerama Server - Main Window.
For example, "Waiting for
Connection! ServerIP:Port 10.0.1.79:4462"
ServerIP = 10.0.1.79 (10.0.1.79 is
only an example this probably wont be your IP)
Port = 4462 (default value)
Then press connect.
If there is a problem
connecting the remote to the server, See I am not able to connect the Zerama Remote , what should I check?. |
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I am
not able to connect the Zerama Remote, what
should I
check?
Three common causes for the
remote not to connect are:
1) You
have the wrong ServerIP and/or Port data in the
remote.
2) Your
wireless PDA may not be connected to the
network.
3)
You forgot to start the Zerama Server.
How
do I test that the ServerIP and Port are
correct?
To confirm that your ServerIP
and Port are configured correctly. Place the
Pocket PC into the cradle , type the ServerIP and Port
on the connection screen of the Zerama Remote and press
Connect. If this works, then you can rule out the
problem with the Zerama Remote and Server. If you
failed make sure your Zerama Server is running on
the host PC and that you followed the instructions on
how to configure your remote, see How do I connect the Zerama Remote to the Zerama Server?.
How
do I check if the wireless PDA is connected to
the network?
Two common ways to check that
the PocketPC is connected to the network are:
1) Check the IP asdress of your Pocket PC by
clicking the Refresh the Pocket PC IP
Address link on
Zerama Remote - Connection.
Make sure the IP is a valid one. Some
failed wireless connections produce an
IPAddress of
169.254.XXX.XXX or 127.0.0.1 (is a loopback address
127.0.0.1 and not valid); don't be tricked
. When the connection
is turned
off because of your Pocket
PC's powersave mode, the remote may have to
reset the connection but the remote will
attempt to reuse or reconnect on it's own.
Press Refresh a few times,
sometimes reconnecting takes a few seconds.
2) Open a web
browser to any website on your Pocket PC. (A
working web connection is always
a good test for network connectivity. If
this fails you may need to restart your wireless
connection.)
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Error
Messages
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Resolution |
| No connection
could be made because the target machine actively
refused it |
The Server Application is
not running or port is incorrect.
1) Check the Server is
running
2) Check you are
connecting on the same port.
Default 4462
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| A socket
operation was attempted to an unreachable host |
This occurs when the
wireless connection to your Pocket PC is off. This
may occur if your Pocket PC has a power safe mode
and it turns off the wireless
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| A connection
attempt failed because the connected party did not
properly respond after a period of time, or
established connection host has failed to respond
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This occurs when the
remote is unable to find the Server. You may
have mistyped the Server IP address.
1) Check the address and try
again
2) Try
using Server Name instead of Server IP
Address.
Zerama
Server > Options >Port Setting
(Tab) >
Server Name.
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Updates
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I still have a problem , what should I do?
If you are still having problems, contact customer
Customer Support
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